ROAM is our solution to those times when you need expert support with your Sonardyne technology, but it’s not possible to have an engineer present with you. It connects your team to ours, meaning support is just a click away.
Remote Offshore Access Module (ROAM) delivers you a suite of Sonardyne operational survey services without us physically attending your worksite.
Our experienced engineers can provide help with your calibrations, box-ins, system health checks and more at the click of a button. Using ROAM, Sonardyne engineers located anywhere in the world can provide you with expert, pre-arranged technical guidance during live marine operations, simplifying travel logistics, decreasing environmental impact and reducing your operational costs.
This one-box, pay-as-you-go solution can be used to access a range of Sonardyne systems used within the offshore energy, science and defence sectors. Depending on the services required, ROAM can interface to Fusion 2 LBL, Fusion 2 INS, Ranger 2 USBL, Sentinel IDS, Vigilant FLS and other Sonardyne systems.
At a glance
ROAM allows our engineers to take control and operate your Sonardyne system as though they were in the control room with you.
ROAM achieves the remote connections by setting up an online portal through a secure VPN connection. The hardware then connects via either cellular data connections, Wi-Fi or your satellite communications, and can be configured to automatically switch between these connections, minimising the risk of disruption in the sea-to-shore link, and ensuring the most effective service is being used. All access is logged, and remote sessions are tracked allowing for a full audit trail.
Sonardyne engineer access via ROAM to your equipment can be restricted or removed by you at any time providing you with full control. If required, we can also arrange a portal for your engineers to access your systems on the vessel via the ROAM box.
By not having to travel to support your operations, we’re all helping to cut down the emissions footprint associated with working offshore, less flights, car journeys, boat and helicopter transfers. There’s also no delays or costs in arranging travel, security or visas
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 240 x 180 x 90 mm (9.4 x 7.1 x 3.5”) |
| Cable length (Ethernet) | 2 x 5 m |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) |
| Power | 240 V ac |
| Supported Communication Networks | Customer satellite system via vessel network, 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi |
| Service and Pricing Structure | ROAM is rented on a 30-day basis. Engineers work 12-hour shifts. The 30-day rental includes 2 free of charge engineer shifts, additional shifts will be charged extra |
• Supplied in rugged, splash-proof carry case
• Integrated router, antennas, glanded ethernet cables
• Supports 3G, 4G, LTE, WiFi and your satellite via LAN
• Requires client-supplied service if connecting via satellite
• Extra data charges apply when using 3G, 4G, LTE
• Cloud portal offering secure sea-to-shore access
• ROAM hardware remains property of Sonardyne
• Flight carry-on: Yes
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export Licence: Not required
• What’s included (charged per month): rental of ROAM hardware, secure customer portal account, 2 x 12 hour shifts per month (additional shifts pay-as-you-go), user documentation
• Compatt box-in
• Baseline calibration
• SLAM calibration
• Ranger 2 USBL calibration
• Fusion 2 LBL and SPRINT INS operational services
• System optimisation
